Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of Kentucky.
The storm, expected to begin overnight Friday, may contain heavy snow with significant accumulations, sleet, ice and arctic temperatures, creating dangerous travel and road conditions and the potential for power outages.
The state of emergency declaration allows for the activation of state resources, including Kentucky Emergency Management and the Kentucky National Guard, to help protect Kentucky communities and families.
The state’s Emergency Operations Center is preparing to activate to Level 3.
The following steps are being implemented ahead of the winter storm:
The state’s Emergency Operations Center will be activated and operating at level 3 beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and will be fully staffed through Monday
Water is being pre-positioned across the commonwealth in anticipation of water outages
Kentucky Emergency Management is working with local counties to establish warming centers
Kentucky National Guard armories around the state will be fully staffed
Generators and wrecker service contracts are in place and on call
Beshear also implemented the state’s price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians from overpriced goods and services. With the state of emergency in place, consumers can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General.
Drivers are urged to check traffic conditions before traveling at GoKy.ky.gov. For additional preparedness tips, visit kyem.ky.gov.
Source: WBKO
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